Competence Center Nursing (1 Year)

Care for Integration (CFI) is designed as a low-threshold entry offer and primarily addresses nursing-interested persons with training barriers to facilitate entry into nursing training and thus counteract the blatant shortage of skilled workers in nursing. In particular, people with a history of flight benefit from this qualification measure. The program has been offered by apm since 2016 in North Rhine-Westphalia, since 2022 in Hesse, since 2023 in Baden-Württemberg, since 2024 in Bremerhaven, Hamburg and Thuringia, and since 2025 also in Berlin and Rhineland-Palatinate. Entry is also possible after the course has started! The Competence Center Nursing is the first module of the 'Care for Integration (CFI)' program. The 'Competence Center Nursing' offers you a low-threshold entry into nursing and is for everyone seeking a meaningful professional future. In the Competence Center Nursing, you can catch up on your lower secondary school diploma and complete the qualification as a care assistant according to §53b SGB XI. After the 'Competence Center Nursing', you can continue with an assistant or helper training in nursing.

Nursing theoretical instruction including qualification as care assistant according to §53b SGB XI. Job-specific German lessons (from A2 to B1). Preparation for the lower secondary school exam (grade 9). First practical assignments in nursing facilities and/or outpatient services.

Physical/health suitability for employment in nursing. Sufficient language skills (approx. A2, certificate not required). School education of about 9 years would be desirable (certificates not required). Empathy, joy in dealing with people, interest in nursing, medical, and social tasks, as well as teamwork.

Nursing theoretical instruction including qualification as care assistant according to §53b SGB XI. Job-specific German lessons (from A2 to B1). Preparation for the lower secondary school exam (grade 9). First practical assignments in nursing facilities and/or outpatient services. Financial support via the Federal Employment Agency or Jobcenter is possible. We are happy to advise you on further possibilities!